MGC1010 Study Guide - Final Guide: Early Access
8 Aug 2018
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Power = the capacity to influence others who are in a state of dependence. Having power because you have the ability to give desired rewards or take away undesired punishments. For example, a manager has the power to give their employees pay rises. Having power simply because of the position you are in. For example, the ceo of a business has the power of making executive decisions because of the role that they are in. Having power because you have the ability to give undesired punishments or take away desired stimuli. For example, your manager has the power to make you clean the toilets. Having power because others identify with you, respect you or like you. For example, doing a job for your boss because you want to help them rather than because they could fire you. This is the easiest source of power to use as it comes with minimal costs.
